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Reasons to go to Thimphu

1The 108 stupas of Dochula Pass

The road from Paro to Thimphu sees Dochula pass that has 108 "Druk Wangyal Chortens" or stupas. Before going to Thimphu this place is a must. Impossibly stunning views of mountains beckon. Tap into the perennial river of peace here.Distance from Thimphu: 24 kms

About 70 kms from Thimphu, lies Haa valley, a place too magical to be true! Don't forget to visit the famous Black temple and White temple that date back to 7th century. The Torsa Strict Nature Reserve here, has no human inhabitants.

The place has a view straight out of Tolkien's novels, calm yet imposing. What more do you need? The 3 hour car ride from Thimphu to Punakha might be one of the most memorable rides you ever take!Must do: Visit the 'Palace of Great Happiness'.

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Nature at it's best

Bhutan has a forest cover of 71%, which may be one of the highest in the world . The country is known for its gross national happiness index a measure of happiness of the people of the country. It is endowed with rivers directly from the glaciers and abundant flora and fauna . People are simple and very helping . A place worth visiting for nature lovers.

Thimphu Overview

Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan. It has a population of around 80,000 people and is also referred to as the land of the dragon. The city has kept its culture and tradition well preserved. The city made little development until it was declared the capital in 1961 by the then king of Bhutan.

It is located on the Wang Chu River and has many places of historical importance. The seat of the government is the Tashichoedzong, which is a fortress monastery dating back to the 13th century. The official residence of the king is nearby the fortress. Thimphu hosts a big festival at the end of the summer season and is a big draw for tourists.

Like the rest of the country, there are various monasteries to explore in the region. Apart from that, the place has many hiking and walking trails. It has recently undergone some development and some new buildings have come up in the area, but they too have been built in the traditional style.

Thimphu is the political and economic centre of the country. Agriculture is the main occupation here and it accounts for 45% of the economy. The kingÃ¢â¬â¢s residence is located in the city along with the house of Parliament and other government buildings.

Prior to 1960, the city was comprised of various hamlets spread across the region which included the Motithang and the Changangkhanga among others. Norzin Lam is the cityÃ¢â¬â¢s main area and it has lots of shops and hotels.